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Burns reports to camp today and will play in four matches as a part of the 10-day camp.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sacramento Republic FCU-17/18 Academy defender David Burns has been selected to participate in a U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team Camp, taking place from January 4-14 in Miami. Burns is the second Republic FC Academy player to have been selected for a national team camp during their inaugural season. U-15/16 Academy goalkeeper Mason Finnell was selected to attend a U-15 camp in November 2015.

“This is another fantastic moment for the club,” said Sacramento Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle. “Burns is someone high on our list at the club, which is one reason he experienced first team action in the LA Galaxy II friendly back in November. We are beyond excited that he has been picked for the U-20 camp and I want to congratulate him and his family for this proud moment.”

Burns has been a key player for Sacramento Republic FC’s U-17/18 Academy team (6-3-5, 23 pts) which currently sits in third place in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy’s Northwest Division. Burns has appeared in nine matches this season, starting eight and has been a part of four of the U-17/18’s five shutouts this season. Burns is a student at Charter University Prep in El Dorado, Calif. and played for San Juan Soccer Club before joining the Republic FC Academy this season. Burns has committed to play soccer at the University of California, Berkley next season.

The U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team camp begins today, January 4, and will run through January 14. The players will compete in four matches during the camp. The first two matches will take place on January 8 and the final two will be played on January 12. The players at the camp will be competing for a spot on the U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team during the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Korea Republic. The U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team is coached by former U.S. MNT and MLS player, Tab Ramos.

The Republic FC Academy is a member of the U.S. Soccer Developmental Academy, which was formed to provide education, resources and support to clubs, helping develop world-class players. The USSDA also connects National Team coaches directly with Academy clubs to develop and identify players and coaches for future National Teams.